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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.34, 3,760.43 and 947.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.34, 3,760.43 and 947.51 is: 1,421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.34 : 3,760.43 = 947.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.34/3,760.43 = 947.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.34x = 3,760.43 × 947.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.34x = 3,563,045.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,045.03/2,507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.05

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